RFI for U.S. Army Closed Emergency Service IP Network (ESINet)
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on establishing a closed Army Emergency Service IP Network (ESINet) integrated with Next Generation Core Services (NGCS). This initiative aims to replace outdated 9-1-1 systems with a secure, robust digital infrastructure that enhances emergency communications by enabling multimedia data exchange and improved location accuracy for Army-operated Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). The RFI seeks industry feedback on technical approaches, deployment considerations, and estimated costs, with a focus on adhering to NENA i3 standards and Army Risk Management Framework requirements. Interested parties can contact Licinda Peters at licinda.m.peters.civ@army.mil or Mark Grimsley at mark.c.grimsley.civ@army.mil for further information, and should note that the white paper submission is limited to twenty pages with no extension on the RFI due date.